Unit 3 Flashcards
Marriage
A socially recognized union between a male and a female (or a male and multiple females), and is assumed to be permanent
Endogamy
The selection of a marital partner who comes from the same social/ cultural background as oneself
Ex- age; social class; religion; race; village; etc.
Do cultures have certain expectations when in comes to marriage?
Yes, all cultures have certain social expectations that shapes who is a suitable marriage partner
Exogamy
Marrying outside of one’s particular social or cultural background
Advantages of Endogamy
-people establish a sense of community and identity
-Solidifies social boundaries and increases tensions between groups/ classes
Anti-Miscegenation laws
Laws banning marriage between persons socially classified as belonging in different “races”
(Was based off the belief that “miscegenation” produces biologically “inferior offspring”
Advantages of Exogamy
-new connections are made
-break down social barriers
Insect
forbidden sexual relations between persons considered close relatives
-all humans societies have culturally defined standards of who is “fair game” or “off-limits”
-the definition of who is “off-limits” fluctuates and varies from society to society
What where the 2 major court cases and ended Anti-Miscegenation laws?
Peirez v. Sharp (California 1948)
Loving V. Virginia (Virginia 1967)
What is the percentage of interracial marriages in the U.S today?
19% for opposite sex marriage
31% for same sex marriage
What 3 states is interracial marriage most common
Hawaii (40%)
California (25%)
New Mexico (25%)
What are the most common combinations interracial marriages
(5)
White-Hispanic/ Latino (42%)
White-Asian/ Pacific Islander (15%)
White-Multiracial (12%)
White-Black (11%)
Black-Hispanic (5%)
What percentage of Americans were married to a spouse who shares their religion/ faith
70%
Most likely to marry same faith
(6)
1- Amish
2- Hindu
3- Mormons
4- Muslims
5- Jewish
6- Protestant
What is the most common interfaith marriage
Christian and Non-Religious
What is the percentage of unmarried couples in an interfaith relationship?
49%
What are the 3 reason cousins marry
1- More likely compatible spouses
2- Less likely to divorce
3- Ensures that wealth/ property remains within the family
